Energy Transfer

Pipeline Technician

Posted on: 25 Jun 2021

Burlington, KY

Job Description

Summary:

This position will repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and performance of work associated with the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline   
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors
Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators
Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures   
Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement

Preferred Qualifications:

Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation

Working Conditions and Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices  
Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
Reliable attendance at work
Occasional overnight travel may be required 

Energy Transfer

Dallas, TX

Energy Transfer LP provides energy-related services in the United States and China. The company owns and operates approximately 9,400 miles of natural gas transportation pipelines and three natural gas storage facilities in Texas; and approximately 12,200 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines. It sells natural gas to electric utilities, independent power plants, local distribution companies, industrial end-users, and other marketing companies. The company owns and operates natural gas gathering and natural gas liquid (NGL) pipelines, processing plants, treating facilities, and conditioning facilities in Texas, New Mexico, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Louisiana; natural gas gathering, oil pipeline, and oil stabilization facilities in South Texas; a natural gas gathering system in Ohio; and transportation and supply of water to natural gas producers in Pennsylvania.

It also owns approximately 4,769 miles of NGL pipelines; NGL and propane fractionation facilities; NGL storage facilities with working storage capacity of approximately 45 million barrels (Bbls); and other NGL storage assets and terminals with an aggregate storage capacity of approximately 11 million Bbls. The company also sells gasoline, middle distillates, and motor fuel at retail, as well as crude oil, NGLs, and refined products; operates convenience stores; and distributes motor fuels and other petroleum products.

It provides natural gas compression services; carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide removal, natural gas cooling, dehydration, and British thermal unit management services; and manages coal and natural resources properties, as well as sells standing timber, leases coal-related infrastructure facilities, collects oil and gas royalties, and generates a total of 75 megawatts electrical power. The company was formerly known as Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. and changed its name to Energy Transfer LP in October 2018. Energy Transfer LP was founded in 2002 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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